Sidecarist

I recently moved onto the area and restricted myself to east TN because I love the mountains. Found a place near Dayton 18+acres and a great home under 300k about 1/3 less than what I would have paid in the Adirondack mtns of NY where I'm from. I'm less than an hour from Chattanooga and any shopping etc that we need. I'm VERY happy with the move. We were considering building until we spotted this place. There is plenty of land to be had at fair prices and the cost of living is reasonable. My neighbors are all like minded and don't mind if I shoot etc. The land is a lot like the Berkshire mtns but with more clay in the soil. Something to consider if farming is in your future.

Try these guys last time I knew they were under new ownership and had class openings http://www.sportsmanssupplyandservices.com/classes--training.html

I think they have given new meaning to "re-inventing the wheel" I just can get excited about this, or a poly single stack 1911.

Been there done that!

Nice! I'm in the great white north right now.... I'll be back in town soon. I may just take you up on that, and I haven't forgotten about ORSA Thanks for the review!

Just an example from my experience is that with 45ACP I can load for about 0.19 per round using plated bullets, the best price I can get regularly on quality Brass case ammo is about 0.32 per round. so it is about 1/3 less expensive to reload. Now I already have a progressive set up for 45ACP so I don't have the investment in equipment to consider. I'm careful about buying components on sale, free shipping etc, and I buy in bulk too.   I've been thinking of starting to reload 9mm and the investment makes it harder to justify as my press isn't made any longer and conversion costs would be high. All the 9mm equipment would be costly and 9mm is more easily available at low cost. so in that case I'll probably just buy 9mm in bulk.   The only other advantage to reloading for me is for competitive shooting where it allows you to load to the power factor and accuracy requirements that fit your needs.   Caster is right on the money (pun intended) with his advice. If factory loads meet your needs and you're not a high volume shooter buy in bulk and spend the equipment investment on ammo.

I currently own several Sig's and also 1911's. I do own a couple of polymer striker guns as well. For me it is mostly preference. I like a hammer and sear trigger better than a striker trigger. I also like a metal grip frame. I can't say that one is better than the other but the Sig's work for me. Keep in mind I was shooting pistols long before glock was in the business and that is part of it too. I find that the Sig points most naturally for me as well. Cz makes fine weapons but they just haven't made me buy one yet, I do have friends that like them very much. Buy what shoots the best for you.

This is what we all need to strive to do. This sort of good experience and safe adventure is what will create the support for the second ammendment that we need Awesome report and thank you!

I have one and like it very much. The trigger is nicer than an M&P out of the box. The only change I have planned is some Truglo TFX PRO sights I did purchase a small grip ,odule so it will fit my wife's hand better. I haven't shot it a ton but so far 100% reliable.

Thanks for the insight. I may be able to borrow a Lee hand press to try.

Anybody have experience with this hand DePrimer? http://www.btibrands.com/product/hand-deprimer/ Or do you have another preference for this task? I have about 20,000 pieces of brass that I want to deprime and clean. I don't want to run them trough a die first.. Thanks!

I have a similar case that I use for my work demo equipment. Loaded to 50lbs it took over 100 airline flights for them to damage it and even then it was only the sliding handle. Awesome gift, enjoy with confidence that your weapons are protected!

An old trick used to find the throat is to seat a bullet a little long in a tight neck then smoke it (sharpie works too) carefully chamber it and extract. If the bullet is in the lands they will leave marks in the smoke. It may take several tries to get it right but this will show you how the bullet is engaging the lands too. Such as more on one side than the other indicating an off center chamber etc...

I have a Lyman tmag I like it well enough, but after using a friend's Redding I wish I HD spent the extra $$. I always prime by hand unless I'm using the progressive. I have my powder measure on one station of the turret. Not quite as convienent as dedicated stand but it does save space.

Pressure can build in both cases. Wuth the bullet seated deeper there is less space for the powder to expand into before the bullet moves. If he bullet is already touching the lands it is much harder to get the bullet moving so pressure goes up. Many factors can effect pressure some are more obvious than others. Read, ask question, learn.

I picked up a P220 equinox at SMKW a while back. They didn't have any of the Legion guns then but they did have several SAO guns on the shelf. I'm not sure if there are any differences between the standard Sigs and the Legion versions Good luck

Maybe there should be a TGO delegation. I'll bring up to it for sure. I've never had a chance to go before and I should.

Well said

Nice!

Sounds like you have generous friends. In the end shoot the most powerful round you can shoot well. That's always been my advice to anyone. In your case you have the advantage of free practice ammo. I wish I was so lucky!

After a couple hundred rounds with the pistols I feel recoil effects in my wrist and worse in my elbow. A friend suggested I try a tennis elbow strap about 10 bucks in any drug store. I was surprised at the relief. Now I've got to look for something similar for the wrist. I may try a bit of ace bandage too.

From the article "she said she still suffers symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome." Bad move Kim.... you've admitted to a mental issue.   Under Obama's EO, the FBI will be by soon to take your guns. :hiding:       Sadly her admission in a very public forum is what is needed for other people to understand the potential problem. Most people won't get it and are just cruising through life with blinders on toward anyone else s problems. They want to feel good, feel informed about the gun control issue because they watched this "show" but they really know nothing about what she went through. I don't know what she went through, but am willing to accept what she says happened and how it has effected her.   Hopefully she is safe from persecution because of her PTSD diagnosis because of her public speaking. My wife's thought was that a big part of her recovery and coping with PTSD may be taking control of her own defense, rather than relying on the police to be there at the moment of need. I think she's right. I have seen PTSD in Veterans and it is not a simple thing to cope with, but I think a big part of it is dealing with the feelings of hopelessness or helplessness. If she can control those feelings by being aware and empowered to defend herself and her loved ones, great I'm all for it!   I think that we as gun owners need to find a way to spread the word about this. Here we are "preaching to the converted" what sort of missionary work are we doing to use this story to get non gun owners to think about the subject? This is a perfect example of a woman going through a horrible experience and surviving it with a changed attitude and a new look at the reality of the only one that will always be there to defend yourself is YOU!   Are you or your spouse talking about this at work, at church, anywhere else but here and the range? We should be. I do.

The     In a way I guess. The paper isn't abrasive, but it will help rub the rust particles off. The trick is to let some penetrating oil work on the rust for a while to loosen it.   You will have a blemish after the rust is gone, the trick is to blend it in to make it less noticeable. On a matte surface that means not polishing with anything abrasive. The 0000 Steel wool has almost no abrasive effect, but it will be more than the paper.   Start out slow and work your way up, remove just the rust then blend in the blemish with a little cold blue. I like the oxpho blue because it doesn't need any particularly great cleaning or surface prep. In addition it is a little lighter and can be layered up to get the best match. Several applications will darken it but don't rush the process.

That's an old one but may be the safest. Let the oil work on it for a day first.

Ummmm. Not me especially on a matte surface